A little known fact from the work of Adam Kochański at the court of John III at Wilanów
A little known fact from the work of Adam Kochański at the court of John III at Wilanów - Photo gallery
Studia Wilanowskie, 1989 r. T. XI
Until recently the numerous Polish and foreign publications about Adam Kochański, one of the better known 17th century members of the Society of Jesus, regarded him mainly from the point of view of his activity in the field of mathematics, mechanics and chemistry, as well as clock-making and gnomonics...
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